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No, his mind is not for rent To any God or government Always hopeful yet discontent He knows changes aren't permanent But change is.

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Neil Peart
Age: 67 †
Born: 1952
Born: September 12
Died: 2020
Died: January 7
Composer
Drummer
Jazz Musician
Lyricist
Musician
Record Producer
Songwriter
Writer
City of Hamilton
Neil Ellwood Peart
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Rent
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Discontent
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Changes
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